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In reply to the discussion: President Trump orders Corporation for Public Broadcasting to end federal funding for NPR and PBS [View all]mackdaddy
(1,806 posts)27. Again, Congress appropriated money, not at the whims of the president.
But the constitution and laws don't seem to matter any more.
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President Trump orders Corporation for Public Broadcasting to end federal funding for NPR and PBS [View all]
mahatmakanejeeves
May 2025
OP
I believe the picture was taken at an earlier executive order signing that day. NT
mahatmakanejeeves
May 2025
#13
IDK, it I wouldn't care if they ran ads, much more important to keep them on the air than let those voices of
PortTack
May 2025
#25
He doesn't have the power to do that, right? He's not CEO or Chairman of the Board.
Texin
May 2025
#20
He doesn't read much, so in this case he might actually be telling the truth for once
andym
May 2025
#42
I know times are going to get even tougher for us little guys..but if you can, it's time to donate!
PortTack
May 2025
#23
Ummm if Congress grants them more funds the order to not do so isn't legal,
cstanleytech
May 2025
#47
They won't defy him. Trump can do whatever he wants. No Republican will ever vote against any whim of his
LiberalLovinLug
May 2025
#57